Is this fine NW store going down the drain? What's up, Chromeiuex.

They Suck!!! I can only hope they twirl down the drain!! Unfortunately, I believe they are moving to a new location. Too Bad! WHORES!!!!

What is wrong with Outdoor Emporium? I've always had a pleasent experience shopping there.

Supprt your small-time tackle retailer!!!!!



Would Outdoor Emporium FedEx shrimp out to 'ya??? Watch out Great Lakes Steelies, soon you will see your worst nightmare: Hawk armed with a fresh sandshrimp tail.
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Ryan S. Petzold
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Sparkey and/or Special

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Special, I don't know where you you work, but I will always support the small local tackle shops. Outdoor could burn down to the ground and I certainly wouldn't shed a tear!!! Burn Baby Burn!!!

Hey Sparkey and Rat. Going over to run floats and jigs in the gator water this weekend. If the water is right, I'll be calling for a couple dozen fed ex sandies to arrive on 3-23 for a dunkin in the Root on 3-24. I'm going hose those lake run brats. I can't wait to see the looks on their faces when that first sandie heads down through the holding water of my favorite float hole. The drones will probably want to start scarfin down my bait. Should be interesting.

What's the problem with outdoor emporium????
They have always treated me with respect.Can't say much for the guys behind the counter at sportco.I still shop at both but prefere fisherman's marine supply in P-town.Good luck,
STRIKE ZONE

Outdoor Emporium?, Good selection and fair prices and no attitudes. What's the problem?

There's definately worse, try dealing with John Martinas up in Everett. When ever I have to go into his store to get a part for a reel, it feels like I'm getting a tooth pulled. Too much attitude for me.

Keep your hooks sharp!

Bobber Down

You tell me who sells Lami's cheeper!!, their just like any other store if they don't have it they will order it. The prices are fair service is good and there open 7 days a week. and a good bunch of guys work there. When I'm up in AK they will send me whatever I want no problem. And yes they are just moving because MR Allen bought the block.

You should never wish someone to loose their job, it's bad mojo, now your going to loose yours.

And if your an a$$hole to anybody I don't care who, that's how your going to be treated.

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I think somebody just opened a can of karma WHUP-A%$

Outdoor Emporium is moving, not going out of business.

I do not go there that much at all but the times I have they have went out of there way to help me get what I needed even if they did not have it on hand. Yes I do go to most of all the small mom and pop outfitters as I would love nothing more than to see them stick around but there is times when only the big outlets will do.

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rip some lips

I consider O.E. a mom and pop type operation. They have been great. If you have ever been into sportees in redmond you'll love Outdoor emporium.

My 2 cents

Hey fishinbrad, I don't like OE, I don't like how they run their business for many reasons. Where does a$$hole come into, nothing personal to you, unless well, maybe you work there. Even if you do, my problem is with the way the business is run not with the people who work there. Goodluck with the move, where are you guys moving anyways?

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I like the local shop too. (not too many around )
Better service and information.

OE does have a big slection and prices are lower on some of the items.
I have been in there many times and every time that I have been in there I get an attitude from the ass behind the reel counter. (you know who u r you crank) Just to say you have lost a lot of bussiness from me( it really doesn't matter what you think)
When somebody ask to see a reel you don't reply by saying it's too much , just show the reel to the ****ing customer.
But I am willing to pay a little more for the friendly service from my local shop.
Plus they can get just about anything you need, you just need to ask.

AFLY, I know what you mean about the reel guy, At least you got a reply from him when I ask a question or try to get his attention he turns the other way. As for the rest of the guys they are great and make up for the reel guys rudeness.
I drive all the way from Artic to get thier.
Sportco's cashiers are the biggest jerks, every time you go in to the place you get treated poorly.
just my two cent's

I've only been to OE a couple times but the prices and selection are good. I can usually find what I need closer to home though.
My vote for crappiest service is Jerry's in Everett.

Yes - OE would FedEx shrimp out to you. I had them FedEx me a rod when I was in Chicago for a while. Got it the next day. I support them because they are willing to provide a great selection at good prices and are local for anyone around Seattle. Like Ron Bob said, shop at Sportee's and then you will have a whole new appreciation for OE. As for reel guy, he has bad days to, just a few more than most folks .

I shop the mom & pop stores too, just happens OE is closest to home. As to the reel counter guy, he can be a bit crankey but he always has given me good advice on rods & reels. Talked me into getting a low cost back-up bug rod that wound up saving my out of state trip. Thanked him upon my return with a handshake and a big smile,he lit up like he had just won the lotto! I imagine those days behind the counter can get long,so cut the guy some slack.

I got to say...the most awful experience I've ever had in a tackle shop was John Martinas's place in Everett. I tell ya...as my name says, I'm a rookie (only been fishing for 9 months now) and when I asked him a quesiton he made me feel like a complete idiot...which i may be...but i don't expect to be made to feel like it when I go someplace to put my hard-earned money down!

I tell ya there has been no better place then Holiday Market in Burlington. Those guys are so nice and eager to share their knowledge... (I always end up spending more then I plan in there, but its not because of sales pressure, I just get pumped about fishing every time i go in there!) They also publish an e-mail newsletter twice a week with fishing reports from every-day people... i find that very helpful.



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